Malapatan
Malapatan | |
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| Malapatan Fields Malapatan Fields | |
 Map of Sarangani with Malapatan highlighted | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sarangani |
| District | Lone district |
| Barangays | 12 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alfonso M. Singcoy Sr. |
| Area | |
| • Total | 609.28 km2 (235.24 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 72,386 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| • Languages | Cebuano Filipino English |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 9516 |
| Dialing code | 83 |
| Income class | 1st class |
Malapatan is a first class municipality in the province of Sarangani, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 72,386 people.[3] As of 2010, it has a total voting population of 35,569 voters.[2]
Malapatan is bounded on the west by Sarangani Bay, on the east by Davao del Sur, on the north by Alabel, and on the south by Glan.
Barangays
Malapatan is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.[2]
- Daan Suyan
- Kihan
- Kinam
- Libi
- Lun Masla
- Lun Padidu
- Patag
- Poblacion (Malapatan)
- Sapu Masla
- Sapu Padidu
- Tuyan
- Upper Suyan
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 36,255 | — |
| 1995 | 47,911 | +5.36% |
| 2000 | 53,876 | +2.55% |
| 2007 | 65,605 | +2.75% |
| 2010 | 72,386 | +3.64% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
The majority of the population are of Muslims or Maguindanaon origin.
Economy
The economy of Malapatan is largely based on agriculture with a high level production of copra (dried coconut meat). Animal husbandry is the second biggest income earner, notably cattle farming. Other agricultural products are coconuts, maize, sugarcane, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, eggs, beef, fish.
The economy has accelerated in the past decade driven by advances in global communication technology and the finishing of a modern highway that tremendously improved trade and transport.
References
- ^ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ a b c "Province: SARANGANI". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ a b c "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
External links
- Malapatan Municipal Profile at the Province of Sarangani Official Website
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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